Why Chapra is called Saran?
The new Saran district after separation of Siwan and Gopalganj still has its headquarters at Chapra. Another view holds that the name SARAN has been derived from SARANGA- ARANYA or the deer forest, the district being famous for its wide expanses of forest and deer in prehistoric times.
Is Chapra and Saran same?
Saran district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. The district, part of Saran Division, is also known as Chhapra district after the headquarters of the district, Chhapra.
Why is Chapra famous?
Chapra grew in importance as a river mart in the 18th century when the Dutch, French, Portuguese, and British established saltpetre refineries there. It was constituted a municipality in 1864. The city has major rail and road connections and is an agricultural trade centre.
Who is the DM of Saran district?
District Administration
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rajesh Meena, IAS | District Magistrate | 06152-240001 |
| Shri Amit Kumar | Deputy Development Commissioner,Saran | 9431818362 |
| Dr. Gagan | Additional District Magistrate | 9473191268 |
| Shri Bharat Bhushan Prasad | ADM (Departmental) | 9955185596 |
Which river meets Ganga in Chhapra?
Chhapra is a city and headquarters of the Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated near the junction of the Ghaghara River and the Ganges River.
Who is DM of Chapra?
Collector & District Magistrate.
| Personal Profile | Address For Correspondence |
|---|---|
| Name : Shri Rajesh Meena Service/Cadre/Allotment Year :IAS/Bihar/2012 | Office of the District Magistrate, Collectorate Campus,Saran District-Chapra(Bihar)-841301 |
What caste is Saran?
Indian (Panjab): Sikh name, from Sanskrit šara?na ‘refuge’, ‘sanctuary’, based on the name of a Jat tribe.
How many Panchayat are there in Saran?
330
Total number of panchayats in Saran district: 330. Total number of villages in Saran district:1767.
Who is the DM of Saran in 2021?
Dr. Nilesh Ramchandra Deore, IAS,Collector & District Magistrate is a 2011 batch the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer.
Who is the IAS of Saran?
Collector & District Magistrate.
| Personal Profile | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Name : Shri Rajesh Meena Service/Cadre/Allotment Year :IAS/Bihar/2012 | Phone: 06152-240001(O),240002(R) Fax:06152-240006 E-Mail :[email protected] |
Where is sonbhadra River?
The Sone originates near Amarkantak in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, just east of the headwater of the Narmada River, and flows north-northwest through Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh state before turning sharply eastward where it encounters the southwest-northeast-Kaimur Range.
Which River is called Sorrow of Bihar?
Kosi
Kosi, the sorrow of Bihar, has remained an enigma for engineers and policymakers for the number of avulsions it has had till date causing huge floods every time. It was as recent as 2008 when it breached the embankment in Kushaha (Nepal) and shifted 108 km eastwards.
How big is the district of Saran in Bihar?
Saran district occupies an area of 2,641 square kilometres (1,020 sq mi), equivalent to Drenthe province in the Netherlands. The district of Saran is situated between 25°36′ and 26°13′ north latitude and 84°24′ and 85°15′ east longitude in the southern post of the Saran Division of North Bihar.
Which is the name of the district in Bihar?
District of Bihar in Bihar, India. Location of Saran district in Bihar. Saran District is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. The district, part of Saran Division, is also known as Chhapra district after the headquarters of the district, Chhapra.
Why is Saran district in Bihar called money order economy?
Saran was earlier called ‘money order economy’ district, as people used to send remittances in money order to their families there. It is one of the 38 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
Which is part of Saran Division is known as Chhapra?
The district, part of Saran Division, is also known as Chhapra district after the headquarters of the district, Chhapra . It is said that “Saran” is a corrupted version of the word Sarangaranya (forest of Deers).